Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Atherton (Australia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Hou Wang Temple, Atherton War Memorial, and The Crystal Caves. Also, be sure to include Merriland Hall in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Atherton (Queensland).
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Hou Wang Temple
Museum in Atherton, Australia. The Hou Wang Temple is a heritage-listed former temple and now museum at Herberton Road, Atherton, Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. Built in 1903, it is one of the oldest original Chinese temples in Australasia. It is also known as Hou Wang Miau, Atherton Joss House and Atherton Chinese Temple.
It is one of only two or three temples outside China known to be dedicated to Hou Wang and is the only surviving timber and iron temple in Queensland. The temple contains a substantial number of original artifacts. Most were made in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially for this temple. They include a clapperless bell manufactured about 1895 and numerous intricately carved timber panels. It was once the socio-religious focus for over 1,000 Chinese residents who worked as timber cutters, market gardeners and maize growers.
The temple and the land it stands on was purchased by a group of Chinese families, who donated it to the National Trust of Queensland. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. The temple's restoration was completed on 15 September 2002, and it now includes an art gallery and interpretation centre. The temple and gallery are open to the public six days a week, (closed Mondays).[1]
Address: 86 Herberton Rd, 4883 Atherton
Atherton War Memorial
Atherton War Memorial is a heritage-listed memorial at Kennedy Highway, Atherton, Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1924. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.[2]
The Crystal Caves
Specialty museum, Natural history museum, Entertainment, Museum
Address: 69 Main St, 4883 Atherton
Merriland Hall
Heritage building in Atherton, Australia. Merriland Hall is a heritage-listed community hall at Mazlin Street, Atherton, Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built in November 1943 by the Allied Works Council. It is also known as Former Atherton Camp Supply Depot. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 28 July 2000.[3]